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  1. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    sandy06 replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, first let me say I am a CNA in the ICU/PCU unit of a local hospital. I have been one for almost a year and am also a nursing student. I take my job as a CNA very seriously and am always there for...

  2. Nursing Identity: is it to Dress in White?

    sandy06 replied to Daqueengene's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This topic comes up every now and then and while I agree - we all look alike, I don't want the white look at all. I also disagree with the comparison to the bank staff - we are dealing with life and...

  3. Seven Lines

    sandy06 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. That was beautiful. I am about to start my first class as a nursing student and I printed out your posting to keep with me. I have been working as a CNA and recently had a patient that I had...

  4. Hello, my name is Kathi and I need some

    sandy06 replied to 4mygrls's topic in Nursing Career

    Why not try being a nurse aide? You can get your certification in about 6-8 weeks depending on the program and then you can work in a hospital surrounded by nurses and doctors and see if it is...

  5. How often do you replace your Drug Guide Handbook?

    sandy06 replied to EvelynRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    what other features do you load on your pda? I have one and want to get the best "stuff" on

  6. color coding staff

    sandy06 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Our management just finished a color coding of staff and while it serves an internal purpose I agree that to the outside world we are just one big rainbow. Each unit has different color options,...

  7. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey there Kathy and Melissa ... I know it has been forever since I wrote, but life it crazy these days. Ok, let me catch you up on what I know. Frankly, the admissions folks at Presby seem a bit...

  8. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    sandy06 replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    This has been a very interesting post. I am a CNA in an ICU/Tele unit. I am also a nursing student. We do all the v/s q4 and frankly, I don't mind. I think it is a good thing for me to make rounds,...

  9. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Melissa - congrats! I am very excited to start at Presby. I have a BS degree in Journalism and since I have 3 kids and other jobs, I just don't have time to be in school full-time so that is why I...

  10. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey there!! You sound soooo busy!!! I can relate ... Anyway, I took the medical term class at SPCC and it was great ... I learned a lot, but you have to be disciplined to keep up. I am taking...

  11. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Kathy: I was curious ... what have you decided to do? I got my CNA at Carolinas College of Health Sciences ... good luck to you!!!

  12. Reference cards for Spanish phrases

    sandy06 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cassette set called Spanish for Healthcare and it is by Living Language, A Random House Company. I got this from Amazon.com and it has cassettes to listen to pronunciation and a handy...

  13. Question for RNs

    sandy06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and have a medical question - it is personal not related to class. My husband has been getting chills and I don't know the cause - any anyone help? When he was 18 he...

  14. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    My job as a UC was on the maternity unit and it was a lot of fun. I worked with amazing nurses who knew that I was a nursing student wannabe and they answered all my questions and let me watch...

  15. Unit Secretary pay rate??

    sandy06 replied to Pre-RN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I was a UC at CMC-University for about a year - just PRN. I worked primarily nights and weekends and made about 10.25-12.00/hour. Not a lot more than a CNA . Now I am working as a CNA in the same...

  16. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    sandy06 replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA in North Carolina and I am not allowed to insert catheters - just clean them. Many RN's would like us to do more, but we are not permitted to do

  17. dilemma

    sandy06 replied to bmw804's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate ... I have 2 small kids (3 and 5 years old) and I had a profession - I was a full-time photojournalist for 13 years...I stopped enjoying my work and decided that I really wanted to go...

  18. Nurses with children.....

    sandy06 replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a hard one ... I have 2 little kids and one of them is diabetic, do I couldn't just get anyone to watch my kids - and I don't have any family in the area ... I posted a note at the local...

  19. nursing malpractice insurance in the U.S.

    sandy06 replied to hmccartn's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to be a nursing student this August, but will be working as a CNA starting this month ... should I get insurance while a student or CNA? There is a rate for students at the nso.com site...

  20. Nursing as a Second Career

    sandy06 replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    I am a mother of 3 and have been a photojournalis for 13 years. I took 2 years off to be at home with my wee ones and now I am in nursing school - I am 37 years old. I have taken all but 2 of my...